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Fluminense‑Bahia 2026 Série A draw, Silva injury

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The 21st‑round Serie A match on 29 July at the Maracanã ended 0‑0, leaving Fluminense on 34 points in fourth place and Bahia on 32 points in fifth, keeping the race for Libertadores spots tight. Fluminense held 57 % possession and produced 24 shots, ten on target, but could not break Bahia’s defence. Goalkeeper Ronaldo made several key saves, notably denying ~~Hulk.~~ Hulk, and earned a perfect rating on SofaScore. Defender Thiago Silva suffered a confirmed right‑thigh muscle injury after substituting for the injured Juan Pablo Freytes and was forced to leave before the final whistle. The club confirmed the injury and said a medical assessment is pending, adding to Fluminense’s recent defensive concerns and increasing pressure on coach Luis ~~Zubeldía.~~ Zubeldía, who entered his fifth game without a win. Bahia entered the match with four players unavailable through suspension or injury and listed a 24‑man squad. Having been eliminated from the Copa do Brasil, Bahia will enjoy a ten‑day break before hosting Vasco in the next league round. Fluminense now faces Botafogo in the league and a Copa do Brasil tie against Vasco, while Bahia prepares for its clash with Vasco.

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